How To Fix FI194 - Online payment program: Residuals items without invoice ref. not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Online payment program: Residuals items without invoice ref. not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI194 - Online payment program: Residuals items without invoice ref. not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FI194, which states "Online payment program: Residual items without invoice ref. not allowed," typically occurs during the execution of the payment program (F110) when there are residual items in the payment proposal that do not have a corresponding invoice reference. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a partial payment has been made, but the remaining balance does not reference an invoice.
  Cause:
  
  
  Residual Items: The error is primarily caused by residual items (open items) that are not linked to any invoice. This can occur if:
  
  A payment was made partially against an invoice, leaving a residual amount.
  The invoice was cleared or reversed, but the residual item remains without a reference.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the payment program.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment program settings may not allow for residual items without invoice references to be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI194 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Go to the relevant account (e.g., vendor or customer account) and check for open items. Identify any residual items that do not have an invoice reference.
  
  
  
  Clear Residual Items:
  
  If there are residual items that should not exist, consider clearing them. You can do this by:
  
  Posting a clearing entry.
  Adjusting the payment amounts to ensure they reference the correct invoices.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Proposal:
  
  When creating the payment proposal (F110), ensure that only items with valid invoice references are included. You may need to adjust the selection criteria or filters used in the payment run.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the payment program. Check the settings in transaction code OBVCU (for payment program configuration) to ensure that the handling of residual items is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling residual items in the payment program.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the payment program and handling of open items.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI194 error and implement a solution to resolve it.